Overview of Developments in Voluntary Consensus Standards for Counterfeit Parts Avoidance

Abstract: The presentation provides an introduction to the electronic parts supply chain and various standards used…

Rukwa Rift Basin Project names new Cretaceous mammal from East African Rift System

Researchers announced a new species of mammal from the Age of Dinosaurs, representing the most complete…

Most teens report using marijuana less often after legalization

Only one group of teenagers used marijuana more often after retail sales were legalized in Washington…

Climate change negatively affects waterbirds in the American West

New research shows that recent climate change is having profound effects on wetlands across the American…

Echocardiograms may help with patient selection for transcatheter mitral valve repair

Clinicians should use echocardiography, an ultrasound that shows the heart's structure and function, when determining whether…

Partial oral antibiotic therapy safe and effective in infectious endocarditis

Patients with an infection of the inner lining on the left side of the heart (endocarditis)…

Green tech startups see boost in patents and investment when partnering with government

Collaboration between government and startups could help meet the climate challenge while growing small businesses. Findings…

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

A team of scientists spent six months co-designing robots with informal caregivers for people with dementia,…

Water-resistant electronic skin with self-healing abilities created

Inspired by jellyfish, researchers have created an electronic skin that is transparent, stretchable, touch-sensitive, and repairs…

Eight new unique gene mutations in patients with hereditable heart muscle disease

Researchers have identified eight new gene mutations that may cause or contribute to idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy,…